The North Carolina Fire Marshal's Association and the North Carolina County Fire Marshal's Association have merged to form one, unified organization dedicated to the protection of life and property to the citizens of North Carolina. The Association promotes safety through active involvement in the code development process and continuing education for our membership.
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Training & Education
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The next NCFMA meeting will be held at the Raleigh Convention Center located at 500 S Salisbury St Raleigh, NC 27601. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the North Carolina Firemen’s & Fire Chief’s Annual Conference.
On June 25, 2010 Governor Perdue signed Senate Bill 992 into law. SB992 establishes provisions to allow the NC Department of Insurance/Office of State Fire Marshal to issue a one time temporary display operator's license to pyrotechnicians who have not taken or passed the NC pyrotechnic display operator's exam as of this date. This temporary display operator's license will only be valid for thirty (30) days after the date of issuance and may be issued until July 31, 2010. No temporary license will be issued after July 31, 2010.
The temporary license process will involve an application and supporting documentation of pyrotechnic display experience. Such documentation shall include one of the following: (1) proof that the applicant has conducted at least six (6) permitted fireworks displays in the past ten 10 years; or (2) provide a letter of experience signed by an ATF license holder under whose supervision the applicant is to conduct pyrotechnic displays.
All of the other provisions of the Display Operator's permit rules remain intact including the on-site Assistant Operator's Permit for the Fourth of July holiday.
The following link will take you to the OSFM website for further details on the display operator's licensing program.
http://www.ncdoi.com/osfm/PyrotechnicOperatorCertification/pyrotechnic_temp_permits.asp
Please contact Rob Roegner with the NC Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal at 919-661-5880, ext. 249 for further information regarding the temporary display operator's license program.
The Permitting Process
During the 2009 legislative session, the North Carolina General Assembly passed Senate Bill 563 and created N.C. General Statute 58-82A-1 aimed at preventing pyrotechnic disasters and/or tragedies from occurring in North Carolina. The new law requires anyone discharging/operating pyrotechnics or proximate explosives to attend a training course and earn a pyrotechnics operator permit before conducting a pyrotechnics display in North Carolina, effective February 1, 2010.
The permitting process is handled by the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal. For more information please contact Rob Roegner, at 919-661-5880 Ext. 249 or e-mail at rob.roegner@ncdoi.gov, or Natalie Pollard at 919-661-5880 ext. 259 or email at natalie.pollard@ncdoi.gov.
The State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors will conduct a rules public hearing at 8:30 am on September 24, 2009 in the Board's office located at 3101 Industrial Drive, Suite 206, Raleigh, North Carolina. The proposed action is to write a specialty license classification for electrical wiring carried out by fire alarm system contractors, to make provisions for other types of low voltage wiring and to establish requirements for experience, continuing education and examination. In addition, the Board seeks to eliminate confusion as to the handling of examination applications by persons with criminal convictions. The proposed effective date is January 1, 2010.
By clicking on the links below you can view the Notice of Rules Public Hearing (including the complete text of each rule to be considered) and a Frequently Asked Questions and Answers reference sheet.
Robert L. Brooks Jr., Executive Director
State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
PO Box 18727
Raleigh NC 27619
Email: robbie.brooks@ncbeec.org Telephone: 919-733-9042 ext. 202
Enforcement of the 2009 codes is scheduled to be phased between January 1, 2009 and July 1, 2009. During this 6-month period, either the 2006 or the 2009 code can be used. After July 1st, only the 2009 North Carolina code will be in effect. The appropriate edition needs to be identified on the construction documents, most notably in the Appendix B (2006/2009 North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies) information. ICC is currently accepting online orders for the Energy Conservation, Fire, Fuel Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes. The Administrative, Building and Residential Codes will be also available soon for online orders.
Except for the Electrical Code, the certification tests will be based on the 2009 NC Codes beginning on July 1st. Current Electrical certifications are already based on the 2008 NC Electrical Code.
International Residential Fire Sprinkler Coalition
About IRC Fire Sprinkler Coalition
Founded in 2007, the IRC Fire Sprinkler Coalition has grown to include more than 100 regional, national and international public safety organizations, including associations representing 44 states, all of which support the mission of promoting residential fire sprinkler systems as a standard feature in new home construction.The Coalition was formed to educate public policymakers on the value of residential sprinkler systems and to support related legislation.
Firefighters are exposed to dangers and risks every day of their working lives, but one risk that few people consider is their heightened risk of exposure to asbestos. Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that was used in construction for decades during the 1900s, is a known carcinogen that increases the risk of many types of cancer. It also causes serious respiratory diseases and disorders, including asbestosis, pleural plaques and pleural fibrosis. For more up to date information on asbestos exposure and the health risks associated with it, please visit the Mesothelioma Center.
Click here for more information on this serious health risk to firefighters.
Click here to download a larger image of the asbestos hazards found in the home diagram.
The NCFMA would like to invite you to join the NCFireMarshal's Yahoo Group. This group was established for members to network, pass along information, ask and discuss questions to other members of the NCFMA and NCCFMA about topics important in the world of Fire Prevention, Inspection, Investigation and Emergency Management.
Membership is open to any County or City fire department personnel. If you would like to join this group please click here.
